Traumatic Critique
Traumatic Critique Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Traumatic Critique is $0.55 (SOS #239), and the most expensive is $1.97 (SOS #358, Extended Art, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.55, down 12.7% over 7 days, down 1.8% over 30 days, down 67.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $19.91 (2026).
Traumatic Critique Printings & Prices
Traumatic Critique has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack and extended art treatments.
Sell Traumatic Critique: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.40 cash for PSOS #239p (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PSOS #239p | Foil | $1.40 | $3.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PSOS #239p | Nonfoil | $0.38 | $1.49 | 74% |
| CoolStuffInc | SOS #358 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #358 | Foil | $0.20 | $0.99 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #239 | Foil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #358 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | $0.99 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #239 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Traumatic Critique Rules Text & Legality
Traumatic Critique deals X damage to any target. Draw two cards, then discard a card.
Traumatic Critique is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Traumatic Critique Rulings
- Mar 20, 2026 If the target is illegal as Traumatic Critique tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't draw or discard.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Traumatic Critique has been reprinted 4 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven reprint cut the price 46% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOS #358 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Extended Art | $3.23 | $2.65 | $1.74 | $2.53 |
| SOS #358 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Extended Art | $3.43 | $2.58 | $2.20 | $1.58 |
| SOS #239 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | $0.94 | $1.67 | $1.21 | $0.50 |
| SOS #239 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | $3.11 | $1.75 | $1.92 | $0.86 |
SOS #358 Traumatic Critique in Commander
Traumatic Critique is the #9,771 most-played card on EDHREC, up 950 places over the last 30 days.
Traumatic Critique FAQ
How much is Traumatic Critique worth?
Traumatic Critique is worth about $0.55 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.55 to $1.97 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Traumatic Critique legal in Commander?
Yes — Traumatic Critique is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Traumatic Critique been reprinted?
Yes — Traumatic Critique has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Traumatic Critique cheap?
Traumatic Critique trades at about $0.55 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,771 on EDHREC).